Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan
| Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan | |
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| Jurisdiction | Government of Pakistan |
| Headquarters | Terminal 1 Jinnah International Airport Karachi |
| Parent agency | Ministry of Defence (Pakistan) |
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| http://www.caapakistan.com.pk/ | |
Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority (Urdu: مقتدرۂ شہری طیران) (CAA) is a regulatory authority, which oversees and regulates all aspects of civil aviation in Pakistan. Nearly all civilian airports in Pakistan are owned and operated by the CAA. CAA's head office is situated in Terminal 1 of Jinnah International Airport in Karachi.[1]
CAA is a member of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
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[edit] Recognition
According to Service Performance Survey (SPS), a recent survey conducted by Singapore Airlines, the Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore is ranked the world’s leading airport in terms of service performance out of 18 airports from around the world, including Dubai Airport, Cape Town Airport, Mumbai Airport and Campbell Town Airport UK for its good terminal services and effective management.
Responding, DG CAA said:
In an age where knowledge, innovation and advancements have paved the way for unprecedented growth and opportunities, adaptation to change was a critical element that would help us keep pace with the changing dynamics of airport management.
[edit] Major Traffic Flows By Airport
The following table provides details of the major traffic flows by Airport in Pakistan in terms of passenger numbers, aircraft movements, cargo as well as mail during the year 2007. The results were collected by the Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan[2]
| Airport | Aircraft movements (Number) | Passengers (Intl & Domestic) | Cargo handled (M. Tons) | Mail handled (M. Tons) |
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| Jinnah International Airport - Karachi | 52,990 | 6,081,448 | 169,124 | 2,953.13 |
| Benazir Bhutto International Airport - Islamabad | 48,110 | 3,035,966 | 53,950 | 579.67 |
| Allama Iqbal International Airport - Lahore | 39,634 | 3,091,590 | 74,664 | 1,683.79 |
| Bacha Khan International Airport - Peshawar | 13,234 | 890,942 | 10,537 | 47.98 |
| Quetta International Airport - Quetta | 2,736 | 284,829 | 1,513 | 32.42 |
| Multan International Airport - Multan | 19,379 | 240,573 | 1,273 | 49.52 |
| Gwadar International Airport - Gwadar | 1,507 | 29,379 | 63 | 1.15 |
| Faisalabad International Airport - Faisalabad | 2,832 | 189,339 | 971 | 30.70 |
[edit] See also
- List of airports in Pakistan
- List of airlines of Pakistan
- Civil Aviation Training Institute
- New Islamabad International Airport
- Airblue Flight 202
[edit] References
- ^ "Contact Us." Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan. Retrieved on 3 May 2010.
- ^ Statistical Information of CAA Pakistan CAA Pakistan, assessed 08-03-2009
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